Category: Sci Fi and FantasyThe Hugo Awards are awards for excellence in the field of science fiction and fantasy. The chrome, rocket ship shaped awards were first presented in 1953, and have been awarded every year since 1955. The awards, which are named after Hugo Gernsback, founder of the first major SF magazine Amazing Stories, are run by and voted on by fans. The Hugo Awards are awarded each year at the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon). While there are dozens of categories of Hugos, our list gives you the winners in the Novel category.